Emperor Meiji's capital Crossword Clue

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Its time to solve "Emperor Meiji's capital" crossword clue for today's "Wall Street Journal" daily crossword.

Best Answer:
TOKYO

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Emperor Meiji's capital" corresponds to the city of TOKYO. Here's why this answer fits the clue:

  1. Emperor Meiji: Emperor Meiji, known as Mutsuhito, was the 122nd Emperor of Japan and reigned from 1867 to 1912. During his reign, Japan underwent a period of rapid modernization known as the Meiji Restoration.
  2. Capital: A capital city is typically the seat of government and administrative center of a country. Tokyo is the current capital of Japan, where the government functions and the Emperor resides.

Therefore, when the clue mentions Emperor Meiji's capital, it is referring to the city of Tokyo, which holds historical significance as Japan's capital during Emperor Meiji's era.



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Definition of "TOKYO"

the capital of Japan; population 12,758,000 (est. 2007). Formerly called Edo, it was the centre of the military government under the shoguns (1603–1867). It was renamed Tokyo in 1868, when it replaced Kyoto as the imperial capital.


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Wall Street Journal16 February 2019TOKYO


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